### To: Federal Aviation Administration C/0 Document Operations, M-30 U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Room W12-140 West Building Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590-00001

From: Nicole Wood Grafic Studios 6325 Woodland Hill Court Loveland, CO 80537 Date: 00/00/15 Subject: Petition for Exemption for UAS under Section 333 and regulations from 14 C.F.R. Part 21, 45.27(a), 45.29 (3)(c thru h), 61.113 (a) and (b), 91.103, 91.119, 91.121, 91.203, 91.151

Item 7: I will be using a Phantom 3 battery powered Quad Copter to take aerial pictures of homes or land that has been listed for sale by area Real Estate Brokers. The quad copter and camera has a gross weight of 3 pounds, is battery operated, and has a flight time of 10 minutes**p~r** 

### battery. This UAS has a maximum speed of 30 knots. The Copter will be operated by a Futaba Transmitter operating at 2.4 GHz. The Quad Copter will be operated at 200 feet or below, no further than 500 feet from the operator, only during the day time using visual flight conditions, and always within visual line of sight. The area of operations will be in the Northern Colorado area. Any photography flight will remain 5 nautical miles from an airport having an operational control tower, or 3 nautical miles from airports or heliports that do not have an operational tower, or 2 nautical miles from an airport without a published instrument flight procedure or an operational tower, or 2 nautical miles from a heliport with a published instrument flight procedure. Copter inspection will take place at the Grafic Studios office prior to traveling to the identified property for photos and again at the proposed property for aerial photography (see remarks preflight procedures 1 thru 5). Inspection ofthe property will occur upon arrival to identify any aerial flight obstructions (electrical lines, elevated lights, fog

...etc.) that will need to be considered during the proposed aerial photography. Property owners and any attending Realtor will be advised of proposed flight operations and when to keep family members and or animals away from the area offlight operations. All preflight procedures (see remarks) and photo flights will take place within the boundaries ofthe listed property. A metal tent sign 2.5 feet high imd 18 inches wide will be placed at property points to alert people of aerial photography in progress and to remain back from area by at least 100 feet.

### Should any individual, animal or any other type of aircraft enter the flight operation area the Copter will be immediately grounded and motors stopped until the safety concern has been removed.

Remarks: A copy ofthe Phantom 3 Quad Copter quick start guide is enclosed. The Copter has a diagonal measurement of 2 feet and a height of 6.5 inches. Preflight Procedures:

PIC: 1. Be certain the Wi-Fi function on you camera is off. Ifyou see a flashing blue light on you camera, this means the Wi-Fi function is on and must be turned off before starting the Phantom. 2. Check that batteries ofthe transmitter and craft to insure they are fully charged and properly installed. 3. Check that the camera is connected to the gimbal. 4. Check that the antennas are connected to FPV monitor. 5. Check that propellers are securely fastened to the motors. 6. Place all switches on the transmitter in their uppermost position with the throttle all the way down. 7. Power on the transmitter. 8. Power on the Phantom and wait for LED lights to stop flashing red, indicating that the Phantom has achieved its GPS signal. 9. Perform compass calibration. 10. With the Phantom on an even surface at least ten feet away from you, start the motors by moving the control sticks down and towards the center ofthe transmitter. 11. Press up on the throttle to create lift off. 12. Maintain Phantom at a low altitude and move control sticks in all directions to insure craft response to controls. 13. If during response to control operations the craft is unstable because ofwind, the flight will be canceled and rescheduled.

When the Phantom Quad Copter was purchased, I had an experience quad copter pilot come to the business location and identify all components and their uses. The pilot then went through the preflight procedure and demonstrated the flight capability ofthe unit. He then observed as I went through the preflight and launched the craft. His observation continued as I operated the controls and brought the craft back to the launch point. I have since practiced the preflight and flight procedures at least 30 hours without any crash orflight problem. I am a healthy 35 year old individual with 20/20 vision and excellent hand eye coordination.

### Requested Exemptions: 14 CFR Part 

## 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14CFR 91.203 I am requesting an exemption in this area considering the Phantom 3 weighs 3 pounds, is 6.5 inches high, 2feet in with, is powered by electric batteries, has an average flight time of 10 minutes, and has a maximum speed of 30 knots. 14 CFR 45.27(a) Location of marks for non-fixed-wing aircraft 14 CFR 45.29 (3) (c thru h): size of marks. I am requesting an exemption from 45.23 because my UAS does not have a pilot area or cabin on which to mark statements or words. Considering the size ofthe craft, the required 2 inch lettering will not fit on the copter structure to allow identification. 14 CFR 91.405 (a), 91.407 (a)(l), 91.409 (a)(2),91.417 (a) and (b) Maintenance Inspections I am requesting an exemption from this regulation since this directly applies to aircraft with airworthy certificates. 14 CFR 61.113 (a)(b) Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in Command. Regulation 61.113 (a)(b) restrict private pilots to noncommercial operations. Considering that my UAS does not carry passengers, pilots or crew, the risk level in operating this craft is low. I also request exemption from 61.113 considering my instruction by an experienced quad copter operator, his observations of my initial flight and my 30 practice flights without any mishaps or crashes. I also include for your review of my preflight procedures and safety procedures identified earlier in item 7 ofthe remarks area. 14 CFR 91.103 (b)(l), (b)(2) Preflight Action I am also requesting an exemption ofthis area. Even with this exemption I will continue to execute my identified preflight procedures and safety procedures as identified above in Item 7.
My business focus is providing marketing material to Real Estate Brokers in the Northern Colorado area. I am currently using the services of a local Helicopter operation to provide the aerial photography that is being requested by my Real Estate customers. It is my understanding that some Realtors are seeking the same exemption to create their own aerial photography using a UAS. Most Realtors have an average of about !listing per month. After receiving the FAA exemption I anticipate that I will be performing 1 to 3 photography flights per week during the March through November selling season. This frequency or operation will add to the safety ofthe general public considering the fact that the more you perform a task the better you become at executing that task. 75 to 150 flights per year will create a consistent level of knowledge and expertise that will provide the general public with a higher level of safety and security.

Ifyou have any questions, please call me at 970-667-7685.

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